Proposed New York school cellphone ban appears to get backing from new study on usage. Here's what the findings reveal.
A new study has revealed just how much time kids spend on their phones during the school day, and it lends some credence to Gov. Kathy Hochul's call for a cellphone ban​.
What's in Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds' proposed school cellphone ban? Here's the highlights:
At a minimum, Iowa’s school boards would have to enact a policy to ban cellphone use during instructional time.
Nebraska lawmakers signal support for Gov. Pillen's proposed school cellphone ban
A committee of Nebraska lawmakers signaled support Tuesday for Gov. Jim Pillen's proposal to require every school in the state to ban the use of cellphones.
Proposed legislation aims to ban cellphone use in Maryland schools
BALTIMORE -- A proposed bill aims to ban cell phone use in Maryland schools. House Bill 192 would prohibit students from using a cell phone during school hours except for specific circumstances.
Local control over school cellphone ban 'extremely important,' NYSED says
The legislation Hochul is proposing is both direct and vague: It requires school districts to implement a school-wide, full-day ban on cell phones but gives them control over how to do it.
School cellphone ban: What's in Gov. Kathy Hochul's plan and how could it work on Long Island?
Cutting down on kids' screen time is popular among many Long Island educators and parents. But some said the state should let school districts set their own policies.
New study reveals just how much time kids spend on cellphones during the school day
The findings lend some credence to Gov. Kathy Hochul's call for a school cellphone ban in New York. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
Nebraska lawmakers consider requiring K-12 schools to ban cellphone use on school grounds
The intent of the bill is to implement cellphone restrictions in all of Nebraska's K-12 schools. However, Attorney General ...
Latest News | Arkansas school cellphone ban makes progress
A new decision came down today in the Arkansas Senate regarding the "Bell To Bell No Cell" bill.
Close Up: School officials say cell phone ban is working; lawmakers want restrictions statewide
On this week's episode of Close Up, we take a deep look into cell phone use in Iowa schools and how successful bans and other ...
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Cell Phone Ban in Public School Supported in NH Senate Committee Hearing
Cell phone usage could be curtailed in public classrooms in New Hampshire under a bill that went before the Senate Education Committee Tuesday.
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A Tale of Two Local Districts: Implementing the CA Classroom Cell Phone Ban
While Madera Unified is moving swiftly to follow a state law restricting student cell phone use, Fresno Unified is taking a ...
Address the ills of youth cellphone use with guidance, not bans
A ban relies on wishful thinking that the challenges can simply disappear by decree, but a better response would be to help ...
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LAUSD to enforce cellphone ban: What parents think
With LAUSD’s cellphone ban taking effect Feb. 18, parents and students debate its impact. Will it reduce distractions or ...